48415 ZIP Code — Birch Run, MI

Saginaw County, Michigan

ZIP code 48415 is located in Birch Run, Michigan, within Saginaw County. It covers approximately 64.78 square miles and serves a population of 9,013 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48415

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,535. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48415 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,013

population

64.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48415 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48415

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48415. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birch Run	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48722 Bridgeport (4.8 mi) 48787 Frankenmuth (5 mi) 48734 Frankenmuth (6.2 mi) 48417 Burt (7 mi) 48457 Montrose (7.5 mi) 48420 Clio (8.8 mi) 48601 Saginaw (11.1 mi) 48663 Saginaw (12.1 mi) 48458 Mount Morris (12.2 mi) 48607 Saginaw (12.4 mi) 48602 Saginaw (12.6 mi) 48746 Millington (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,013
Population density	139 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	64.78 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	43.2787
Longitude	-83.8073
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	29.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

9,013

Population

139

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$79,535

Median household income

$36,801

Per capita income

$182,400

Median home value

$941

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

3,461

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

224

Under 5

216

212

5–9

204

261

10–14

250

388

15–19

372

331

20–24

317

415

25–34

398

410

35–44

393

667

45–54

641

345

55–59

331

452

60–64

435

515

65–74

494

310

75–84

297

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,880	20.9%
18 and over	7,133	79.1%
65 and over	1,751	19.4%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Black or African American 2%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,550	93%
Black or African American	188	2%
Hispanic or Latino	184	2%
Other race	146	1.6%
Two or more races	121	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	29.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$79,535

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,400
Median rent / month	$941
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	25.1%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.1%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.9%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,013	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	255	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	493	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	769	21.8%
Households with children under 18	975	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,254	35.5%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	25.6%
Married	55.8%	51.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	2.4%	9.6%
Divorced	6.9%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	148	6.8%
Kindergarten	36	1.7%
Elementary school	763	35.3%
High school	677	31.3%
College / grad school	539	24.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Retail trade 15.2%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Construction 9.1%

Other services 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Professional & management 5.7%

Public administration 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 4.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	37.9%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	70.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	460	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.8%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,573	95.1%
Spanish	28	0.3%
Other Indo-European	25	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,942	99.2%
Born in same state	8,814	97.8%
Born in different state	8,367	92.8%
Foreign born	128	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	71	0.8%
Not a US citizen	23	32.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,243	13.8%
French	817	9.1%
Arab	610	6.8%
English	238	2.6%
German	90	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	36	0.4%
Polish	25	0.3%
Norwegian	22	0.2%
Dutch	22	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	94.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48415

What city is ZIP code 48415 in?

ZIP code 48415 is primarily assigned to Birch Run, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48415 in?

ZIP code 48415 falls within Saginaw County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48415 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 48415 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48415 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 48415 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48415?

The median home value in ZIP code 48415 is $182,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 48415?

ZIP code 48415 has an estimated population of 9,013 residents, with a density of 139 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48415 in?

ZIP code 48415 observes the EST timezone.